Office Move Networking Checklist

Moving office means moving more than desks and furniture.

Your internet, Wi-Fi, phones and network equipment all need to be ready before staff arrive.

Use this checklist to avoid delays.

Check the Internet Connection

Confirm:

• Which providers serve the new address

• What speeds are available

• How long installation will take

• Whether you need a backup connection

Arrange this early. Business internet can take longer than expected.

Plan Where Equipment Will Go

Decide where the following will be installed:

• Firewall

• Network switches

• Wi-Fi access points

• Network cabinet

• Printers and phones

The layout should match how the office will be used.

Check the Cabling

Make sure there are enough working network points for:

• Desks

• Meeting rooms

• Printers

• Phones

• Wi-Fi access points

Existing cabling may be damaged, unlabelled or in the wrong place.

Plan the Wi-Fi

One router may not cover the whole office.

Consider:

• Office size

• Walls and building materials

• Number of users

• Meeting rooms

• Guest Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi should be planned before the office is fully set up.

Review Your Equipment

Decide what will be moved, replaced or removed.

Check that your firewall and switches can support the new office, internet speed and number of users.

Test Everything Before Move-In Day

Check:

• Wired internet

• Wi-Fi coverage

• VPN access

• Phones

• Printers

• Meeting-room equipment

Do not wait until staff arrive to find problems.

Keep a Backup Plan

A temporary mobile or backup internet connection can keep the business running if the main service is delayed.

Get Help With Your Office Move

Lay of the WAN helps Midlands businesses plan and install office networks.

We support internet setup, Wi-Fi, firewalls, cabling and network handover.

Get in touch before your move to make sure everything is ready for day one.